Close Up: Gurpreet Singh

What would you have been if not an actor?
I think I was destined to be an actor. But if not, then I would have probably been a CA.

What is that one thing you expect the most while going out on a romantic date with your partner?
I expect trust, respect and honesty.

What is your favorite snack while eating out in Mumbai?
Idli with chutney saambar.

If you ever lose your cellphone?
Thanks to the latest technology, I always backup my phone, so not to worry much about losing contacts and data. Yes, I will feel bad about the loss.

What do you find most embarrassing?
Being an actor, I prefer it when people just treat me like anybody else, although occasionally there is a side of me, which is indulgent and I expect certain things because of my position. It's one of the perks.

What is that one thing you would like to drastically change about Mumbai?
The condition of the roads.

Who is that one hot actress you would like to be marooned on an island with?
Lisa Haydon.

Which are your favorite holiday destinations in India and abroad?
Himachal Pradesh and Las Vegas.

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